Museums

[Claudia Sanchez]

Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum & Children's Theater

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257 4th ST
Bremerton, WA 98337

360.373.2992
 

Bug Museum & Nature Gift Shop

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1118 Charleston Beach Rd West
Bremerton, WA 98312

800.870.4284
The Bug Museum opened on June 1, 2011! Check out our cool live bugs, Touch-a-Bug Workshops and more. Fun for the whole family!
See our cool live bugs, explore bizarre bugs under the microscope, look through glasses that let you see like a bug, and even watch busy ants in our giant 8 foot long Ant Farm! We have the weirdest and most interesting bugs on display for you to see up close. Fun for the whole family, and it's free! We have Touch-A-Bug Workshops, Group Field Trips, Bug Videos and a wonderful nature gift shop. Ask about our buggy birthday parties!
Open daily from 10am-6pm.

 

Kitsap Historical Society and Museum

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280 4th St
Bremerton, WA 98337

360.479.6226
The Kitsap County Historical Society and Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits the diverse culture, heritage and history of Kitsap County for the education and enjoyment of the public.
 

Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport.

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1 Garnett Way (Just off Keyport Way, AKA SR 308)
Keyport, WA 98345
360.396.4148
History of undersea warfare and exploration as well as a natural science interpretive exhibit featuring "The Ocean Environment" and a hands-on exhibit.
 

Poulsbo Historical Museum.

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PO Box 844
Poulsbo, WA 98370
360.440.7354
The Poulsbo Historical Society maintains a small office in the Poulsbo City Hall accessible by appointment only. Their collection consists of over 1,000 photos; taped oral histories; paper items (books, annuals, maps, calendars, newspapers, etc); and artifacts (stored in storage units).
 

Suquamish Museum.

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6861 NE South Street
PO Box 498
Suquamish, WA 98392
360.394.8499
The new Suquamish Museum facility, designed by Seattle based Mithun Architects, opened in September 2012. From the moment you walk between the welcoming posts, the path through the new exhibit, Ancient Shores – Changing Tides will engage your senses. Movement, textures, a forest-inspired environment and the symbolic movement of the tide will touch the imagination. The objects owned by the Suquamish Museum, many never before exhibited, and those on loan from Suquamish families and other museums, will engage visitors to learn about the lives and culture of the Suquamish and Coast Salish Tribes. Also, visit the site of the traditional Suquamish winter village site on Agate Passage at, Old Man House Park, and stop by the gravesite of a famous Suquamish leader Sealth, better by his anglicized name, Seattle, known and celebrated throughout the world for his wisdom during a time of great change for his people.

 

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The USS Turner Joy

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((DD-951) shown above) A restored Vietnam era destroyer - the first permanent, and publicly accessible, Naval heritage and educational ship attraction in the Pacific Northwest. USS Turner Joy (DD-951), Naval Memorial Ship museum, is a restored Vietnam era destroyer that can be toured from the boiler room to the bridge.Available for group tours, meetings and banquets, and now youth group overnights.

 

KIDIMU Kids Discovery Museum

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301 Ravine Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.855.4650

 

Mothballed Aircraft Carriers

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Charleston Beach Blvd & Navy Yard Highway
Bremerton, WA 98312

 

Of Sea & Shore Museum

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32400 Rainier AVE NE
Port Gamble, WA 98364
On the second floor of the General Store in Port Gamble. 
It's the last building on the right before you can't drive any further north.
Hours:Daily 9-5 (Call to verify)
Phone:360-297-7636
Admission:Free
Museum of Shells and Marine Life. The museum contains one of the largest shell collections in the United States.

 

Port Gamble Historic Museum

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32400 Rainier AVE NE
Downhill side of the building, facing the bay
Port Gamble, WA 98364
360.297.8074 ext. 21
Depicting a special chapter in the history of the Pacific Northwest and the forest products industry. Stroll through actual furnished settings and experience the dynamic story of Port Gamble.
 

Log Cabin Museum

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416 Sidney Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
360.876.3693
Housed in an original settlers' cabin, the museum features a "family" which follow a seasonal story line depicting life in South Kitsap. The displays are changed regularly.
 

Puget Sound Navy Museum

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251 1st ST
Bremerton, WA 98337
360.479.7447
Located in historic Building 50, relocated to the current location, The Puget Sound Navy Museum offers up-close look at life on the sea, important moments for the Navy in Puget Sound and the history of the Naval Shipyard. Children can grab hold of the captains steering wheel and pretend to steer a boat to safety. Be sure to see the Japanese swords collections, a real mine and the Russian uniforms.
 

Point No Point Lighthouse, Park & Museum

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9001 NW Point No Point RD
Hansville, WA 98340
360.337.5350
Oldest lighthouse on Puget Sound, in continuous service since Jan 1, 1880. The lighthouse was manned until 1980, when it was automated by the Coast Guard. Wide beaches for walks, fishing and views of the mountains, wildlife and marine traffic. Picnic areas, walking trails. 59.8 Acres. The lighthouse and museum is open for tours on weekends in the summer - see website for specific dates and times.
 

My Girl Drive In

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Kingston, WA 98346
360.297.1792
My Girl Drive-In & Museum is an authentic replica of a 1950Â’s drive-in restaurant located in Kingston, Washington. Choose this unusual venue for your next event! Available for private or corporate functions, wedding receptions, reunions, family gatherings or fund raising events. Call for reservations: 360-297-1782
 

Harbor History Museum

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4121 Harborview DR
PO Box 744
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
253.858.6722
Building bridges between the past, present and future, the museum programs inform the public on how the town and surrounding countryside reflect the maritime and agricultural lifestyles of the immigrants from Croatia, Scandinavia and other countries who began making their home here in the mid 19th century. 

 

Sidney Museum & Arts Association

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202 Sidney AVE
Port Orchard, WA 98366
360.876.3693
The museum features vignettes of life in early South Kitsap County and includes a general store, school, doctor's office and hardware store. The Gallery is a terrific place to find artistic treasures by renowned and emerging artists.